Chris K. Couture

Saturday

Dec 15, 2012 at 12:01 AM

Chris K. Couture of Cheboygan passed suddenly on Friday, Dec. 7 at the age of 44 as a result of a heart attack.

Chris K. Couture44, Cheboygan

Chris K. Couture of Cheboygan passed suddenly on Friday, Dec. 7 at the age of 44 as a result of a heart attack.Chris was born on Sept. 23, 1968 to Ken and Ann (Nichols) Couture. He attended Cheboygan Area Schools and went on to own and operate several different businesses including The Hard Drive Café’, The Waterway Café’ and EZPC Solutions. Chris was an expert computer technician and made a living most of his adult life from building computers from the ground up and could offer a solution to any computer problem. He was also a wonderful cook, and most recently shared his talents in this area at Boyne Highlands Resort. Chris loved hosting gatherings of family and friends at his home and enjoyed a good poker game. He loved being home and tending to his garden and looked forward to watching the Detroit Lions and Nascar. His many friends and family will always remember him for his wonderful sense of humor and giving spirit. He lives on in our hearts.Chris was preceded in death by his father, Ken Couture; infant son, Kenny; mother and step-father, Anne and Bob McGinn; grandfather, Bill Nichols; and grandmother, Henrietta Couture.Surviving Chris are his grandmother, Alice Nichols; aunts, Stella Smith and Lisa Reiman; cousin, Larry Nichols; soul-mate and friend, Tina Couture; stepsons, Jeremiah, Jason, Justin and Chris Jewell; grandchildren, Kaylynn and Keegan; his special nieces, young cousins, extended family and many friends.It hurts deeply to know I will never get to see you again, you took on a woman and her four boys when you were just a boy yourself. You made sure we made it to school on time every day with clothes on our backs and shoes on our feet. I have learned so much from you and couldn’t thank you enough for all you have done for me. Thank you, Chris Couture, for being the dad that you didn’t have to be. I will never forget you. I love you. Rest in peace. — Jason JewellA memorial for Chris will take place in the spring. Online condolences may be made at www.stonefuneralhomeinc.comThe Nordman-Christian Funeral Home is caring for the family.